Definition of thermal

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The term 'thermal' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' A relatively small-scale, rising air current produced when the Earth's surface is heated. Thermals are a common source of low level turbulence for aircraft. '.

The term 'thermal' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' Of, making use of, producing, or caused by heat'.


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